How to put a zipper on a pillow cover?

A zipper is a great addition to any pillow cover because it can help make it easier to turn the pillow over. If you’re looking for a way to add zippers to a pillow cover, you can either do it yourself or order one from a shop.

If you want to learn how to put a zipper on a pillow cover, you need to understand the basic steps.

How to sew a zipper onto a fitted pillow cover?

A fitted pillow cover is one that fits snugly around the shape of a pillow. If you want to add a zipper to your fitted pillow cover, mark the spot where you want the zipper to end. You can either measure from the ends of the pillow cover or add an extra 1″ to each end. If you want to add 1″ all the way around, you will want to add an extra 2″ to the length of the zipper.

How to sew a zipper on a pillow cover?

Sewing on a zipper is pretty simple and straightforward. First, mark the zipper placement on your pillow cover and cut out a piece of fabric on either side of the zipper tape to match the depth of the zipper teeth. You can trace a guide line on the tape to use as a cutting line. You can add a few extra inches to the fabric on each side to account for ease in fitting the zipper to the pillow.

How to stitch a zipper on a pillow cover?

Before you attach the zipper, measure and mark the exact length of the zipper tape and the width of the zipper. You will need to add an extra 1/2 inch or so to the length of the zipper tape for stitching. If the zipper pull is wider than the distance between the zipper tape ends, add an extra 1/2 inch for finishing. Once the tape is cut, place the zipper cover on a flat surface and smooth out any creases. Using a zipper installation guide, align the

How to sew a zipper onto a pillow cover?

If you’ve never sewn anything before, a zipper project is an excellent first project to learn how to sew on. If you don’t have a machine, you can still sew zippers on by hand. But because zippers are tricky to sew on and if you don’t do it right, it could take longer than expected or end up looking really messy, it’s best to get a machine.